Thursday, June 19, 2014

Kids and Fences

Cute kids, former residents of our neighborhood

Aren't those the cutest kids! I wouldn't mind having a few goats if they would be sweet and stay as cute as these.

I think this type of fence is called 'hog panel.' I'm planning on using hog panels to give my pole beans something to climb on. I sure like picking pole beans better than bush beans! I'm looking forward to canning green beans, so it would be great if we'd keep getting this perfect garden-growing weather.

Feeder and Fence - with a kind thought of the bluebirds

I was sad to awaken to the news that the storm had taken the top and part of the side of our very tall spruce tree in the front yard. The tree had been hit by lightning quite a few years ago, which had split the tree. Only the top part died, but the split was still there, making it weak. Both went over in the storm. An occasional eagle would perch at the dead top and scope out things in the field below. More recently, a catbird has enjoyed the perch from which he can serenade us.

And yet, it was just part of a tree. I know that many people have suffered huge losses in the tornadoes that have been hitting the midwest.

Irises in late afternoon

I was glad to get that photo before the wind and rain rearranged most of my irises at a 30 degree angle.

Another farm down the road

I thought it was about time that I posted a photo which showed an operating farm without rust.

In our neighborhood

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Have you ever raised goats or sheep? What are your thoughts on that. Easy? Difficult? One of your biggest regrets? (either way)

We have raised both. Goats are more maintenance free - as the sheep need shearing. I loved having both species. I might consider getting another goat - as my nest becomes empty. Also, an intact male goat will mark his territory - and it is stinky.

The storms have sounded terrible, I'm glad this is all the damage you had. Summer has hit hard here with the humidity, heat, and daily thunderstorms. My only experience with goats and sheep was in Africa where they roamed kind of freely. It was obvious one was more intelligent than the other. The last farm picture is so pretty -- love to see a red barn.

Cute kids! When Josh was a baby, we actually thought about getting a goat. He had so many allergies that goat's milk was the only milk he could tolerate. Luckily, we found a farmer nearby who raised goats and we were able to buy fresh milk from him.

I'm sorry to hear about your storm damage, but thankful it wasn't any worse.

Cute kids! When Josh was a baby, we actually thought about getting a goat. He had so many allergies that goat's milk was the only milk he could tolerate. Luckily, we found a farmer nearby who raised goats and we were able to buy fresh milk from him.

I'm sorry to hear about your storm damage, but thankful it wasn't any worse.

i love the rusty barn scene much more than the non rusty barn.. and those are my favorite kind of kids. i have not had any but the people who run the petting zoo here tell me the best are the minature goats, they stay small if you just want them for pets...so sorry to hear about your tree... will you have to remove it now?

We had some kids like that next door for a while..They are naughty kids if they get out of their pens....eat everything in sight.:):) Sorry you lost your tree. Hope the birds still come back. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

re: goats, i know they require good fencing. my neighbors have 2 that just walk thru their fences and cut across their yard to the other pasture. and i've seen too many in ditches along the road, having done the same thing. :)

Wonderful photos! The working farm is beautiful and well kept. Your iris are a beautiful colour. I had 4 blooms and 2 have fallen. ;( A friend down the road had 4 goats. They were her daughter's for 4H. They got rid of them this spring as they're selling their home but the goats were a nuisance to them and got out of their pen a lot. They will eat anything, including clothes on the line. There's a petting zoo near here and they have the smaller (pygmy?) goats and they are fun to watch. They sure can climb! Have a great day Judy.

When I was a little girl, my older brothers were in FFA and 4H, and one of them raised two sheep and the other a pig. The thing I remember most vividly is the rubber band ligation of the sheep's tails. (I already told you my goat story!)

I'm laughing at Margaret's comment. I didn't notice that before she mentioned it. Evidently the goat's hair was just long enough and he was pushing against the fence just hard enough to make it look like the fence was going through his neck. LOL

great photos and fences....really nice looking working farm...but love those old ones too... i always miss old trees...sometimes for years...sorry you lost one ...especially one that gave perch to an eagle....

Ohh! I think I would take either. Though sheep are a little higher on the list. Especially Shetland Sheep as they are smaller and therefore look more manageable!When we worked at a stable, there was a goat. They certainly have personalities! You would find them very entertaining.

I was thinking about y'all when I saw the weather and wondered if you were in the path of the bad weather. The husband's grandmother always had goats. She loved those things so much! Glad y'all are ok!

Judy,These are my kind of kids - I love goats! They are precious. I think what attracted me your blog is all the nice barn house pictures you take. I love that red barn, and it caught my eye right away. These are great pictures, Judy.

Gorgeous country photos today! Love the bluebird house on the fence post, too. Sorry for the loss of your tree - I love trees and always feel so bad when we lose one (which happens frequently here in the winter time with our ferocious wind storms.) It is particularly sad for you because of the visitors that used it, too. But like you say, it is only a tree, but the word 'only' is still difficult. My Mother had a goat named 'Annie' that would follow everyone around. One day when my Mother and Father had just had a big Sunday dinner, they decided to go for a walk afterwards. They vaguely wondered where Annie was until they got home and discovered she had found her way inside and was on top of the dining room table helping herself to the leftovers. I wish she took a photo! Hugs xo Karen

I have a friend who is making all kinds of soap and body butter. She wants to start a little business of naturals. We're supposed to get together and start cooking. Fun! Love the farms photos. Make me wish I lived on one. Thanks for dropping by my blog. I'm following you now.

Great photos....We have often though about getting some sheep or goats. We would have to fence in some of the acreage. Farms are wonderful to look at. Thanks for sharing. Hope your tomato plants grow tall.

The colour of the iris is gorgeous! Too bad the weather bent their stems. And worse, how sad you lost the top of your tree. The goats are very cute, so mischievous perhaps because they are so darn smart.

Poor tree! There are really those little damages that make the devastation all the more wrenching sometimes. At least its stump serves a purpose for eagles and catbirds. Nice photos, by the way. You really captured the entirety of the farm nicely.

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